Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician | NV Active Consulting

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people at home, work, and in the community through residential, employment, crisis response, recovery, behavioral, children's services, and day services.

Our Nevada Active Consulting team in Las Vegas is currently recruiting for a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, PhD, PsyD) to provide direct services and support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and/or mental health diagnoses in crisis or at risk of inpatient placement, involvement with law enforcement, potential harm to themselves or others, or loss of residential/home placement due to severe behavioral and/or psychiatric related issues. Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician will also provide education and training to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), caregivers, family members, and provider agency personnel on supporting individual by following applicable treatment plan goals and interventions in support of the individual's treatment and care.

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE - those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Position
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Advancement opportunities.
• 401k with company match.
• Employee discounts with various vendors.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical recommendations and training to participating providers, caregivers, family members and others involved in the individuals care and treatment.
• Assist providers with development, implementation, and monitoring of Person-Centered Plans, Behavior Support Plans, Mental Health Treatment Plans and Crisis Safety Plans.
• Provide individual and programmatic, best-practice recommendations and training to participating providers and assist providers with implementation of best-practice protocols through consultation and training.
• Complete agency and individual assessments to guide subsequent clinical interventions.
• Serve as a member of the Active Consulting Team.
• Participate in provider wraparound or consultation meetings by reporting assessment results and offering rationale for best practice recommendations in areas of expertise.
• Facilitate referrals quickly to prevent escalation of crisis.
• Establish formal and informal collaboration with provider agencies, payers, project and community stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain record keeping functions; integration with EHR and other applicable data systems.
• Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
• Develop and implement safety plans as appropriate.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation in accordance with state rules and regulations and company policy
• Provide clinical supervision to mental health practitioners, interns and individuals requiring post graduate licensure per state statutes.
• Develop content and deliver in-person or virtual training to IDD/BH providers and community members on best practice crisis prevention measures i.e. behavioral supports, proactive strategies, triggers, staff interventions, replacement behaviors, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Current Nevada Licensure as LCSW, LPC, PsyD or PhD
• Maintain professional license in good standing with applicable licensing board(s).
• Valid BLS CPR and Basic First Aid certification:
• Crisis de-escalation verbal skills and physical management training certificate, i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Two years' experience providing case management services to individuals with IDD and/or Behavioral Heath diagnoses
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Must be computer literate
• Must be willing to flex schedule accordingly, i.e., on-call, work evenings and weekends, to provide services, supports, and treatment to individuals as required

Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals in crisis in community settings (residence, school jobsite, etc.)
• Working knowledge of the Nevada ADSD, DPBH and Regional Centers service systems

We'd love to see your application! Apply online today at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers. | Call or Text Lindsey: 314-412-5828

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Salary Description

$91,304.53